Agency Details:

Inspired by a 2,500-year-old spiritual tradition, Zen Hospice Project offers a unique opportunity to express compassion through service. The project is a fusion of spiritual insight and practical social action.

Description:
The “Zen” part of our name reflects our approach of bringing mindfulness and compassion to our programs. Through meditation practice and simple Buddhist teachings, we support people’s capacity to be present and open to whatever is happening in the moment. We also explore our own relationship to death and dying. Of course, these qualities of mindfulness, compassion, and reflection are not exclusive to Buddhist practice; Buddhist practice simply forms the basis of our approach.

Each year over 100 Zen Hospice volunteers provide an estimated 20,000 hours of practical, emotional, and spiritual support to more than 150 individuals and their families as they face death from cancer, AIDS, and other illnesses. Since 1987, ZHP has served thousands and affected the care of thousands more through professional trainings, community workshops, and other educational efforts.

Contact person: Tim Pauly, (phone), (email)

Address:

503 Divisadero St, Lower Level San Francisco, CA 94117 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.zenhospice.org

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: 24 Divisadero and Hayes, 1 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	No others
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	20
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No

Last updated on August 27, 2009